Hi, I'm Darcy Lan, your Postgraduate Officer! I'm determined to ensure all postgraduate students can have the best experience possible.
As a UCL representative, I proudly support students in many ways, from academic policies and postgraduate education to libraries, study spaces, and postgraduate teaching assistants.
I also represent students within the Union, helping shape strategies that matter to us. I enjoy meeting with faculty representatives to collaborate and show my support, and I regularly participate in activities and events designed for postgraduate students. I’m here to ensure your voice is heard and your experience is enriching!
I represent your interests at all of the Policy Zones and the Union Executive as a voting Member. which any student can attend. I also sit on a number of other committees to ensure your interests are being represented.
Postgraduate Officer Updates
I write a fortnightly update report on the work I've been doing to represent you, including work I've been doing on my manifesto pledges. My report covers updates on current projects and collaborations with different student groups, academic departments, and community organisations.
My work, as outlined in my report, is scrutinised and voted on by other elected student leaders in our Education Zone. You can read more about them here Policy Zones & Union Executive.
| Zone | File | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| EZ2501 | Report | Approved |
Democratic Voting Record
As democratically elected leaders, we're accountable for the decisions we make to you, our students. Students submit policy ideas (things they want to Students' Union to do) to our democratic spaces, which we discuss and vote on.
Below is a record of the voting on policies introduced during the academic year 2025-2026 and how I have voted.
Please note:
Policy comes to Zones first and is later brought to a meeting on the Union Executive to be voted on. Sabbatical Officers do not participate in all Zones and, therefore, do not vote on every policy.
- Policy Zone Votes
Policy Zone Vote The Union should lobby UCL to expand Project Period into a university-wide initiative WCZ For The Union should create a "Commuters' officer" role WCZ No Vote Change to the Structure of the Sports Rep System AZ For Ban fossil fuel companies from sponsoring clubs and societies AZ No Vote Improved transport links for UCL East students WCZ For Active Bystander & Consent Training AZ No Vote The Union should internally regulate all media societies via the IPSO code AZ No Vote The Union should support the Fossil Free Careers Campaign EZ For Lobby UCL to conduct an institution-wide review of academic curriculums for inclusivity and gender equity EZ For Use of Amazon Vouchers and Products WCZ For Supporting Students in Sex Work WCZ For The Union should commit to formalizing the implementation of the Sustainability Council and addressing the climate emergency across the Union’s work WCZ For The Union Should Cut Ties With Environmentally And Socially Harmful Banks WCZ For Union to Lobby UCL for a Firm Stance Against Staff Misconduct & Strengthened Protection for Students. WCZ For Union to Lobby UCL for Transparent, Survivor-Centred Improvements to the "Report and Support" System through Formal Student Consultation WCZ For Lobbying UCL for undergraduate bursary household income threshold rebalancing EZ For - Union Executive Votes
Submissions Type of Vote Vote The Union should lobby UCL to expand Project Period into a university-wide initiative Ratification For International Student Officer to have Membership of All Zones & Union Executive Ratification For The Union should create a "Commuters' officer" role Amendment to Governing Document For Change to the Structure of the Sports Rep System Amendment to Governing Document For Active Bystander and Consent Training Ratification For The Union should internally regulate all media societies via the IP Ratification For Ban fossil fuel companies from sponsoring clubs and societies Ratification For Lobby for UCL-Wide Review of Academic Curriculums for Inclusivity and Gender Equity Ratification For Support the Fossils Free Careers Campaign Ratification For Improved transport links for UCL East students Ratification For Explaining the History of Phineas Bar Policy For Rename LGBQ+ Officer to LGBTQ+ Officer Amendment to Governing Document For All activities zone reps to be elected in March Elections, leaving some positions to be elected for Term 1 Amendment to Governing Document For Bye-Laws Tidy Up Amendment to Governing Document For Use of Amazon Vouchers and Products Ratification For Union to Lobby UCL for Transparent, Survivor-Centred Improvements to the "Report and Support" System through Formal Student Consultation Ratification For Union to Lobby UCL for Accountability, Transparency, and Ongoing Protection in Staff Misconduct Policies Ratification For Supporting Students in Sex Work Ratification For The Union should commit to formalizing the implementation of the Sustainability Council and addressing the climate emergency across the Union’s work Ratification For The Union Should Cut Ties With Environmentally And Socially Harmful Banks Ratification For Number of Committee positions per person Amendment to Governing Document For Societies Officer removal from role and next steps Approval For The Union should implement a "Ghostbuster" Policy Amendment to Governing Document For Lobbying UCL for undergraduate bursary household income threshold rebalancing Ratification For
These voting records were last updated on 11 November 2025.
Meetings & Committees I Attend:
I represent you on several committees and boards within the Union and the university. I use my seat at the table to ensure your interests are represented
- Activities Zone.
- Education Zone.
- Welfare and Community Zone.
- Union Executive.
- Board of Trustees and committees.
- Students' Union Leadership Team.
- UCL Academic Board.
- UCL Academic Committee.
- UCL Education Committee.
- UCL Library Committee.
- UCL Quality & Standards Committee.
- UCL Research Degrees Committee.
- UCL Research, Innovation and Global Engagement Committee.
- UCL Equality Monitoring and Advancement Group.
- UCL Open Science & Scholarship Committee.
- UCL Research Ethics Change Advisory Group.
- UCL Bibliometrics Working Group.